leverage your Medicaid program and policy skills along with drive, initiative, and problem-solving abilities to help Medicaid agencies improve the health and lives of individuals
assist a current client with the implementation of waivers for children with serious emotional disorders and intellectual and developmental disabilities
lead or support client initiatives where you provide subject matter knowledge and project management
develop client deliverables such as program and policy recommendations, 1915c waiver amendments, complex analysis, ongoing status reports, data and technical strategy plans, and presentations
build relationships with project team members including client contacts, stakeholders, federal partners, and vendor contacts
communicate project and delivery status to our clients, team members, and other stakeholders
develop your own career plan and mentor BerryDunn team members through partnered practice, knowledge sharing, and collaborating on project deliverables
participate in marketing and business development activities, such as writing blog posts, attending conferences, reviewing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and assisting with go/no-go decision-making

5 years relevant professional experience in state or federal government, healthcare, and/or consulting
Minimum of 3 years’ experience working directly for, or consulting directly with, a State Medicaid agency
Experience working with the Medicaid program and policy, including some of the following areas: Developing and /or implementing Medicaid programs and enhancements, Interpreting and analyzing federal laws and regulations, documenting recommendations for achieving compliance, Researching and developing State Plan Amendments (SPAs) and 1915c waivers, Developing health and human services programs with home and community based services (HCBS) focused on children, youth, and families
Experience analyzing quality measures and applying performance change
Supporting skills such as stakeholder engagement, research, and meeting facilitation
Demonstrated experience with problem solving and using critical thinking skills to adapt to changing priorities in a deadline-focused environment
Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship building skills
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

access to benefits that go beyond what’s expected to support their physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being.

Senior Program and Policy Consultant – Medicaid

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